Tucson, Arizona – November 2, 2005 - Universal Avionics announced that DAC International has surpassed the $100 Million mark in sales of Universal products. DAC International is the marketing alliance partner with Universal Avionics and is responsible for the sale and distribution of Universal’s entire product line to the world's airlines, government, military and pseudo military markets. This milestone closes out the ninth year of a very successful partnership between DAC International and Universal Avionics, a partnership that has been responsible for an order of magnitude growth in the use of Universal’s products by these market segments.

Michael Crouch, President of DAC International Inc. stated: “Successful partnerships start with the people, Universal’s management team and all levels at Universal have provided their full support to insure the success of this partnership. It has been a pleasure to work with true pioneers of leading technology for the Aerospace market. Both companies are excited with our new plans for the future.”

DAC International Inc. is an operating subsidiary of Fairchild Corporation, (NYSE: FA). Based in Washington, D.C., Fairchild is a worldwide aerospace and industrial fastener manufacturer and supply chain services provider. DAC International, Inc. is a leading aerospace marketing firm with alliance partnerships with key industry engineering and manufacturing companies. DAC provides turnkey systems solutions for the world’s Airlines and Corporate Aircraft operators.